Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced that his administration will award the project for the construction of the 8.3 kilometres Ojurin- Olorunda-Abaa Road in Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan before the expiration of the first term of his administration.
The governor stated this on Thursday while commissioning the Olorunda-Abaa Divisional Police Station built by the Agbaakin of Olorunda-Abaa, Oloye Benedict Akika.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as explaining that the award of the contract will be in tandem with his administration’s commitment to continue working for the people of the state till end of his first term in the office.
It will be recalled that the administration had earlier completed the first phase of the project on the Basorun-Idi Ape-Akobo-Ojurin axis as well as the General Gas Flyover.
Speaking during the commissioning of the Police Station, the governor said: “Let me use this opportunity to say thank you for your support on my re-election. You really spoke loud and clear not only on Oyo State but also on Nigeria.
Similarly, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, CP Adebowale Williams, commended the donor, noting that his effort is tune with Governor Makinde’s body language, which is zero tolerance for crime.
The CP added that the essence of the project is to bring the Police closer to the people and vice versa, saying: “So, I really want to appreciate those who initiated this and we are going to ensure that the officers that will be posted here will not disappoint, but rather work with the people.”
